Environmental Lead - Client Services Manager

Psomas

$140K — $200K *
Business Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, land development, planning/policy, wildlife biology, or related field.
  • 15+ years of environmental consulting experience demonstrating technical leadership.
  • Proven track record of successful client relationship management and business development.
  • Experience in a senior project management or principal leadership role.
  • Deep understanding of CEQA/NEPA and California environmental permitting processes.
  • Established professional network within the public sector of the Greater Los Angeles Region is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Expand Environmental Services through strategic business development and client engagement.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with public and private sector clients.
  • Oversee project delivery, ensuring technical quality, budgets, and timelines as Senior Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge.
  • Lead business pursuits, proposals, presentations, and negotiations in collaboration with technical experts.
  • Guide multidisciplinary teams in providing comprehensive environmental services, including CEQA/NEPA compliance.
  • Represent the firm at professional organizations, conferences, and community events.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) with immediate matching contributions.
  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • 3-4 weeks of paid time off plus 8 paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Environmental Lead | Client Service Manager

As our Environmental Lead | Client Service Manager for the Greater Los Angeles Region, you will lead the continued growth of our Environmental Services practice while serving as a trusted advisor to public and private sector clients throughout the region. Backed by a nationally recognized ENR-ranked firm, you'll leverage Psomas' multidisciplinary capabilities and established client relationships to expand our environmental footprint across Southern California.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven environmental consulting leader who thrives on business development, strategic client partnerships, and delivering complex environmental solutions.

What You'll Do

As our Environmental Lead, you'll drive business growth while providing strategic leadership for environmental projects throughout the Greater Los Angeles Region.
  • Practice Growth: Expand Environmental Services across the Greater Los Angeles Region through strategic business development and client engagement.
  • Client Leadership: Build and strengthen relationships with agencies, municipalities, utilities, and private-sector clients.
  • Project Leadership: Serve as Senior Project Manager or Principal-in-Charge, overseeing project delivery, technical quality, budgets, and schedules.
  • Business Development: Lead pursuits, proposals, presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations while partnering with technical experts across multiple environmental disciplines.
  • Technical Oversight: Guide multidisciplinary teams delivering CEQA/NEPA compliance, permitting, biological resources, cultural resources, air quality, noise, and related environmental services.
  • Industry Presence: Represent Psomas through professional organizations, conferences, and community engagement.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, land development, planning/policy, wildlife biology, or a related discipline.
  • 15+ years of environmental consulting experience with demonstrated technical leadership.
  • Proven success, growing client relationships and winning new business.
  • Experience serving as Senior Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, or similar leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of CEQA/NEPA and California environmental permitting.
  • Established network within the Greater Los Angeles Region public sector market is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary: $140,000-$200,000 (commensurate with experience).
  • Incentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programs.
  • Time Off: 3-4 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidays.
  • Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-funded ESOP, 401(k) with immediate match, and hybrid flexibility.

Our Hiring Approach
Our recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the hiring process. If your background aligns with what we're seeking, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Psomas

More Business Services Jobs

Find similar Environmental Lead - Client Services Manager jobs: